The Sacred Baha’i Covenant: Mason Remey’s Last Appeal
The passing of Shoghi Effendi in November 1957 plunged the worldwide Bahá'í community into an unprecedented test of faith. Central to the integrity of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, as explicitly delineated in the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, is the twin pillars of the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice. To ensure the world order of Baha’u’llah is not mutilated, the line of living Guardians must endure unbroken, serving as the sole infallible center of authority and protection against division. In the confusion following Shoghi Effendi’s sudden passing, a grave administrative drift occurred. Rather than seeking out the rightful successor established through Shoghi Effendi’s administrative appointments, the majority of the Hands of the Cause chose a path that ultimately aimed to terminate the office of the Guardianship altogether. Amidst this departure from sacred scripture stood Charles Mason Remey—a devoted Hand of the Cause and the man directly eleva...
